Apply online KEY STAGE 2 CLASS TEACHER

Ref 161842
Grade TEACHERS PAY RANGE
Term Full Time
Perm / Temp Permanent
Required From ASAP  to Sept 2023 latest 
Closing Date noon 16/01/2023
Location
LONGTON PRIMARY SCHOOL
School Lane , Longton , Preston , Lancashire , PR4 5YA
Tel: 01772 612495
School website: www.longton.lancs.sch.uk
Roll: 210
Information
The children, staff and governing body of Longton Primary School are looking to appoint a skilled enthusiastic and highly motivated teacher to join our team in continuing to raise standards and provide quality experiences and opportunities for our children.
School life at Longton centres around our school values, strong relationships with all and a positive growth mindset provides the essence to our successful inclusive school. Supporting our children and families through quality first teaching and outstanding pastoral care is intrinsic. We believe in educating the whole child and whilst we have high academic expectations we also give equal importance to developing well rounded children equipped with the skills for living life in the modern world and ensuring the best possible outcomes for them on all levels. We are passionate about pupil speaking and the opportunities this provides and the benefits that this brings to our children.
We hope that the successful candidate will embrace and enhance the vision we share for our children be able to provide outstanding teaching and learning experiences across the curriculum and support us on our continued journey of high expectations aspirations and all round success for all of our children. This is a fantastic opportunity to join our skilled and enthusiastic team.
The successful candidate will:
  • Be a positive role model for our children and inspire them to be the best they can be.
  • Provide evidence of consistently good to outstanding teaching and learning that inspires and challenges all of our children to achieve best outcomes.
  • Have excellent subject knowledge. Make effective use of assistant teachers to support and enhance learning and achievement including adding extra challenge for the most able.
  • Work creatively to provide positive experiences for all our children including our most vulnerable and disadvantaged children and differentiate their learning to raise their attainment and progress.
  • Promote consistent high quality feedback and marking that ensures children are aware of their next steps in learning and that all abilities are challenged.
  • Use a variety of strategies that promote independent learning. Create an engaging classroom environment which supports the curriculum inspires learning and results in good outcomes for the children.
  • Be committed to accessing appropriate CPD engage in coaching peer observation and mentoring opportunities to continue in your personal and professional development.
  • Candidates must have experience of teaching within a primary setting and be able to take on subject leadership with immediate effect.
    This post will be undertaken as soon as is possible and at the latest from 1 September 2023.
    The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
    Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.

    Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022 an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
    More Information can be found at http://www.longton.lancs.sch.uk/
  • Essential Qualifications
  • Qualified teacher who is able to start as a subject leader
  • Desirable Qualifications
  • Experience of being a subject leader
  • Proposed Interview Date:
    TBA 

    For an informal discussion please contact:

    Visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact the school office, 01772 612495, to arrange a visit.

    Application forms and further details are available from/returnable to

    applications on advert link or from bursar@longton.lancs.sch.uk.
    Return applications to Headteacher via
    bursar@longton.lancs.sch.uk

    We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.